May 09, 2025
ABA Ethics Opinion 516: When Can a Lawyer Voluntarily Withdraw Without Harming the Client?
The ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has issued Formal Ethics Opinion 516, offering clarification on Model Rule 1.16(b)(1)—which allows a lawyer to voluntarily withdraw from a representation if it can be done without “material adverse effect” on the client’s interests.
Read the key takeaways here: https://oriellyroche.com/aba-formal-ethics-opinion-516/
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